USDA Rock Valley, IA Hay 04/17 09:40
04/17/2026 | 9:40 am CDT USDA Rock Valley, IA Hay 04/17 09:40
AMS_2244
Rock Valley Hay Auction (Thur) - Rock Valley, IA
Released on April 17, 2026
Compared to last Thursday, Alfalfa and Grass are firm while cornstalks remained
steady. The largest jump in price came from Grass even with the larger supply
being offered today. This is attributed to buyers concerned about drier
conditions around the country. While "premium" and "supreme" hay are still
bringing the most demand, "fair" and "good" alfalfa prices are starting to
cover the spread. Trade active with good demand and good buyer attendance.
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 19 130.0 130
Large Round 46 137.5 137.5
Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 87 145.0-172.5 153.76
Large Square 3x4 24 142.5 142.5
Alfalfa Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 4 72.5 72.5
Grass Utility/Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 123 105.0-117.5 110.3
Grass Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 24 180.0 180
Grass Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Medium Square 3x3 19 100.0 100
Large Round 55 87.5-100.0 93.64
Alfalfa Premium/Supreme Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 54 200.0-210.0 205.37
Medium Square 3x3 64 170.0-197.5 181.6
Alfalfa Utility/Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 83 100.0-112.5 108.64
Large Round 10 105.0 105
Grass Good/Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Medium Square 3x3 23 145.0 145
Large Round 53 155.0-157.5 156.08
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 24 95.0 95
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Utility/Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 34 110.0-112.5 111.32
Large Round 28 100.0 100
Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Large Round 387 120.0-140.0 132.35
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Straw Conventional
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Corn Stalk Per Ton
Qty Price Range Avg Price
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Round 45 45.0 45
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